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Maria Quigley 23, who organized the drive, stands with food she collected and will be giving to Westside Food Bank.
Community Council hosts food drive for Westside Food Bank
Asian Students in Action (ASiA) members hand attendees cultural foods and baked goods.
SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair
Reverend Anne Gardner leads students and faculty in a candle lighting ceremony in honor of Yom HaShoah.
School commemorates Yom HaShoah with assembly, candle lighting and exhibition
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Goldie Grube 23 and Ella Goldberg 23 pose in jean clothing they wore in honor of Denim Day on April 27.
Community participates in Denim Day
Underneath a freeway, people experiencing homelessness build shelters.
Community reflects on homelessness in Studio City
A sign at a gas station in Studio City reflects the recent rise in fuel prices in Los Angeles, as well as throughout the nation.
Rising gas prices follow sanctions
A sign advertising the school’s River Park plan to replace Weddington Golf & Tennis is posted on a tennis court fence next to the Weddington parking lot. The River Park plan came closer to completion when the City of Los Angeles released its draft environmental impact report (DEIR).
City of LA releases River Park draft environmental impact report
After the garden’s opening, President Rick Commons and Head of Communications Ari Engelberg 89 receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman.
Local organizations unveil Fairway Garden on Ventura
Hannah Carbunaru 24 visits a fruit stand at the Studio City Farmers Market, masked up in front of a table of mandarins.
Studio City Farmers Market adapts to Omicron
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
Cucumbers sit inside of a jar, which is one step of the fermentation process. Cucumbers are one of many items that the Pickling Club ferments,
A thanks to the school Pickling Club
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby
My Russian identity in a time of crisis
James Hess/Chronicle
Reframing Ukrainian News
The cafeteria staff stands smiling for a photo in front of the food.
All in a Day’s Work
Understanding Ukraine
Understanding Ukraine
According to a Chronicle poll, almost 30% out of 249 survey respondents said they use tutors for academic classes.
Tutoring Too Far
High School
“High” School
Photo Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff of representations of culture groups on campus.
Appreciation or Appropriation
Members of Chamber Singers, Bel Canto, Wolverine Chorus and Jazz Singers prepare to sing the National Anthem alongside other school choirs at Angel Stadium.
Choirs perform at Angel Stadium
Dance students perform in an outdoor showcase during Multicultural Fair.
Dance students perform in outdoor showcase
The Batman Movie Review
“The Batman” Movie Review
Illustrated by Alexa Druyanoff
Dancing Through Stages of Metamorphosis
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
The Walk To Fame
Fanatics voted best basketball student section in Los Angeles
Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.
Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak
SERVING SUNSET: Maddie Hilboki 25 prepares to serve at a practice at Will Rodgers State Beach. The team holds a record of 3-1 this season.
Girls beach volleyball suffers first loss against Marlborough
BREAKOUT PLAYER: Attacker Beckett Lee ’24 cradles the ball before a 5-4 overtime win against Crespi Carmelite High School on March 16.
Lacrosse wins consecutive games
Calling all Fanatics TItle Illustration by Chronicle Art Director Alexa Druyanoff
Calling all Fanatics
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Volleyball wins division I state championship

Charlie Seymour • November 20, 2021

After beating Hillsdale High School 3-1, girls volleyball clinched the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division I (DI) State Championship in the final match of the state playoff tournament...

Girls volleyball secures regional title

Charlie Seymour • November 18, 2021

Girls volleyball beat Sierra Canyon High School 3-1 to win the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Regional Playoffs on Nov. 16, making the team the CIF Division I (DI) Regional Champions. The...

Ready to strike: Avery Jones ’23 tosses up a serve in a 3-0 victory against Westview High School in the first round of CIF State Playoffs.

Squad competes in state tournament

Charlie Seymour • November 16, 2021

After defeating Redondo Union High School 3-2 in the first round of California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF-SS) Division 1 playoffs, girls volleyball lost to Marymount High School 3-0...

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Squad dominates Durango Fall Classic to boost overall ranking

October 20, 2021

The girls volleyball team finished 5-1 in the Vista Murrieta Durango Classic in Las Vegas Sept. 17-18. As the end of the regular season approaches, the squad now ranks 17th in the state and looks to capitalize...

Girls volleyball dominates Bishop Alemany

Charlie Seymour • September 15, 2021

Girls volleyball won 3-0 in its series against the Bishop Alemany High School Warriors Sept. 14, furthering its overall record to 7-4 and Mission League record to 2-1. The team is currently in third place...

Girls volleyball loses to rival Marymount High School

Charlie Seymour • September 3, 2021

The girls volleyball team lost 3-0 to the Marymount High School Sailors in its Mission League season opener at home Aug. 31. The Wolverines lost match one 13-25, match two 19-25 and match three 15-25....

Gathering the troops: Pictured in black, new Girls Water Polo Program Head Jennifer Jamison leans over the pool during a time out to give feedback to players on her club team, Pride Water Polo Academy.

Athletic teams welcome two new program heads

Leo Saperstein • August 26, 2021

Jennifer Jamison The Athletic Department officially announced Jennifer Jamison as the new Girls Water Polo Program Head for the 2021-2022 winter season in a July 27 press release. Jamison served as an...

Kiki Iriafen 21 looks to shoot the ball in the CIF-SS Division I Championship in 2020.

Good for a Girl

Amelia Scharff • June 1, 2021

At the height of the 2021 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament, girls basketball player Kiki Iriafen ’21 scoffed at the sight of the pictures of the women's undersupplied weight room posted...

Girls volleyball program head resigns

Claire Conner • March 28, 2021

Hayley Blanchard resigned as the Girls Volleyball Program Head after four years of working at the school March 24.  In a press release from the school’s Department of Athletics, Blanchard said she...

Captain and libero Josephine Amakye ’21 and outside hitter Ava-Marie Lange ’23 lunge for the ball in order to keep the rally. The girls won against the Buckley School for Girls 3-0. Credit: Eugean Choi/Chronicle

Girls’ volleyball loses second round of CIF playoffs

Eugean Choi • November 13, 2019

After beginning the season strong with an undefeated 3-0 record in the Ann Kang Invitational Tournament, the girls’ volleyball team lost its second game of the CIF Regional Playoffs against Westlake...

Girls’ Volleyball plays their last game against Westlake High School

Eugean Choi • October 26, 2019

The girls’ volleyball team ended their season today against Westlake High School 3-1. No regrets This is their last game of their season and although they didn’t end the way they wanted to, Libero...

Girls’ Volleyball win their first playoff game

Eugean Choi • October 24, 2019

Girls’ volleyball won against Palos Verdes High School in their first CIF SS Regional playoffs 3-2.  How the game went Opposite Eva Lekovic ’21 said that the girls really wanted to do well this...

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